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Navoi International Airport in Uzbekistan currently serves airlines including Maersk, MNG, MyFreighter and FlyKhiva

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Video. The Central Asian airport quietly becoming a global freight hub

Updated: 03/04/2026 - 14:01 GMT+2

A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia.

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